Reply #15: FDR [View All]

[never cry wolf]

When Kerry speaks e reminds me of FDR. Actually, I don't think it will play totally. I was considering starting a thread titled "Paging Chris Heinz" so that I could clue him in as to my thoughts.

It's good to know he's a personable, funny person and I sincerely believe that he needs to show some of that, or alot of that. Not the class clown but he needs to show he is not a rich New England elitist, a class snob, per se. Tell a joke once in a while, wear a pair of denims. You can show wit and personality without acting like a fool.

I do think that a large section of the populace votes basically on looks and personality because they don't take the time to know the issues. They get their 20 second sound bites but don't even listen to the message, all they remember the next day is gawd, was that guy boring, glad I don't have to have a beer with him.

I think this is important, sad to say. But this is a country that is obsessed with the superficiality they are bombarded with on the tee-vee. I have already had one friend say she could not vote for someone with such a long face. I am working on her, reminding her she has two children of draft age but first impressions are the most lasting.

Loosen up a bit John. You can still be serious at the proper times but PLEASE, right now you come off to a large segment of the uneducated as pompous, elitist and maybe even condescending. I think that is how bunnypants got enough support to be close enough for the theft of 2000. People thought Gore was a stiff and georgie a fun guy.

My 2 cents.

First edit: typo
Second edit: I DO agree with you Will, I enjoy the demeanor and having an "adult" in office would be a nice change. I am merely expressing some concerns as to how this demeanor will play ouy when he is not preaching to the choir. THE single most important thing, maybe on earth, is to get him elected.